Reclaimer Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 OPENING JUNE 3 Paramount’s Kings Island has “brewed†a hot idea with the addition of a Starbucks Coffee location to the 364-acre theme and water park’s list of delectable delights. Starbucks lovers can now enjoy a Frappuccino® blended beverage before riding their favorite roller coaster or a warm cup of Caffè Verona® brewed coffee during chilling FearFest weekends this fall. The full-service, 1,500-square-foot Starbucks Coffee located at the end of the International Street near the Eiffel Tower opens daily at 9 a.m. “We are thrilled to bring Starbucks to Paramount’s Kings Island,†said David Zellner, Manager of Resale Food & Beverage for Paramount’s Kings Island. “With Starbucks’ stylish interior, including comfortable lounge furniture and relaxing music, guests won’t believe they’re sipping their favorite Starbucks beverage amidst the thrills and excitement of Paramount’s Kings Island.†Starbucks joins Paramount’s Kings Island’s diverse lineup of dining options including Graeter’s Ice Cream, Happy Days Diner, Chick-fil-A®, Montgomery Inn, LaRosa’s, Bubba Gump’s Shrimp Shack™ and more! Source: http://www.pki.com/news/detail.cfm?item_id=175 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 I absolutely detest coffe and I bet the comfrotable furniture is about as comfortable as the lush tropical vegitation that was promised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reclaimer Posted June 3, 2005 Author Share Posted June 3, 2005 I hate coffee as well...but I do enjoy to dabble in a Starbucks non-coffee product every now and then. During the summer, I visit *$ for their AWESOME Vanilla Bean Frappuccino. During the winter, I love a good ol' Chai Latté Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkiboy Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 They serve hot chocolate. thats the only thing i get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzarley Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Well, as a coffee addict...I'm really happy about the Starbucks location. The coffee I used to get at the French Bakery was AWFUL. CP started selling Starbucks coffee in a few locations last year too, but they just served Starbucks coffee at some of their food outlets. This sounds like a full-fledged Starbucks. (I'd imagine, due to the different ways each park approaches branded food service...) Any idea of the costs? I just paid $1.80 for a viente drip (reg coffee) in Columbus...I'm guessing the same thing in the park will be around $2.75. Joel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 I heard Starbucks was like 6 bucks for a cup of coffee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Christopher Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 I love Starbucks. Almost every sunday, I stop by and get an Venti Iced White Chocolate Mocha with a shot of caramel. And now I can get it at PKI, which is even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIBeast Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 I love coffee. But, there isn't anything like hot coffee on a hot summer day. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 I love coffee. But, there isn't anything like hot coffee on a hot summer day. LOL. Sure there is! Eating an ice cream cone while riding down the hill on your sled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Awesome. A pick me upper. Before riding a huge pick me upper. A roller coaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 I'm not a coffee drinker either. However, if their Italian sodas aren't too expensive, I might stop by ocasionally and get one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 I think this will be a nice place for the more "mature" PKI guest to relax, and maybe wait while some of their younger family members are riding coasters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubaman Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 I can't wait till the first idiot tries to take hot coffee on a coaster and spills over me. Then I could sue(sp) him. LOL. I like Starbucks, but I really don't know my coffee. In NYC this year, my class went into Trump Tower. The only thing we did was go to Starbucks on the second floor of the lobby. Good times, Good times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 If you haven't been in Starbucks already, you HAVE to go inside. It is amazing what they did. Everything looks perfect. Even if you don't like coffee, Starbucks has something for you. My favorite is the Vanilla Bean Frapp with blended cream. Also, later in the year they will be selling the pretzels they had last year at Bakery. So even if you don't like coffee, you can still get something at Starbucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomerJay Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 I'm a Starbucks addict. . . but I must say that on a hot summer day, that doesn't sound too good. Coffee is GREAT, but I've always found it to upset my stomach at amusement parks (I usually get a big cup before going to Cedar Point). Still, a cup at night before the fireworks would be nice and relaxing. . .having it at Winterfest would be cool. . .and I still like my suggestion of keeping International Street open year round as a shopping/dining destination, although the logistics are probably not too good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 . . .and I still like my suggestion of keeping International Street open year round as a shopping/dining destination, although the logistics are probably not too good. That is a good idea. I think PKI could benefit from a nice store with more variety than whats already offered, and a nice, sit down restaurant where you could get waited on. I told them this on the last survey I took. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dxrunner Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Havent tried the starbucks yet, its way to hot. On Saturday though i did go to graeters and it was worth 5 bucks for a double dip cookies and creme in a waffle cone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterguy1991 Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 ooo goody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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